A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2711597 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2712998 epoch_slot_no: 12998 block_no: 2711470 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2908 time: 2019-06-13 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb44450f8556009255c1b5d6845d45dc990f1a0c6a017c74add4c123ef7d8ff81Block Operator
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